Melvin Zais | |
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| Born | May 8, 1916 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 1981 (aged 64) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1937–1976 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Allied Land Forces South-Eastern Europe Third United States Army XXIV Corps 101st Airborne Division 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Melvin Zais (May 8, 1916 – May 7, 1981) was a United States Army general who served in the Second World War and Vietnam War.